Mets Superstar Wins Roberto Clemente Award

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Mets Superstar Wins Roberto Clemente Award

Originally posted on Baseball Now | By Tyler Maher | Last updated Oct 26, 2026 10:36 AM ET

Unfortunately for the New York Mets, they didn't have much to celebrate this year. Their season was a disaster, producing a 74-88 record and a last-place finish in the NL East.

However, it wasn't all bad. On Monday, star shortstop Francisco Lindor was named the recipient of MLB's 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, which he will receive prior to Game 3 of the World Series tonight.

Like Clemente, Lindor is from Puerto Rico, making the award extra special.

“It inspired my generation,” Lindor said of Clemente, via MLB.com. “Hopefully, this inspires another generation to continue to care for others, continue to love your neighbors, continue to give back.”

Lindor, 32, just finished his 12th Major League season. Like Clemente, he's put together a Cooperstown-caliber career on the field while being a Hall of Famer person off the field. He's donated millions of dollars to charity and performed outstanding community service, making him a worthy recipient of this coveted award.

This article first appeared on Baseball Now and was syndicated with permission.

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